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Update on the generator power

In an older post I was asking about using gen power/ THD with the 211. Thought I would share what Miller said about it.

" The Millermatic 211 is pretty forgiving when it comes to input power. As long as you have a generator that is providing roughly 60Hz power and at least 7,000 watts continuous 230 volt power the unit will be fine."

So I tried it with a continuous 6800 watt Ridgid generator and it worked but I think it stumbled here and there a little bit. But it did work on 1/4" steel. I forget my exact settings but I think i tried it on voltage 8 (out of 10, with 10 being I think around 23V) wire feed 75 (out of 100%) or so, solid wire .035 . But these numbers won't mean anything except to someone else with a MM211 on 230Volts.

Makes sense it would struggle and Miller did recommend 7000watts.

If I think my input wattage is marginal am I better off using flux core? Seems as if you may get better penetration per input watt using flux core. Is this true? I do have some E71T-11 .035 flux core.